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Michael Scott Szpisjak
PERMANENT ADDRESS:
1344 Waukegan Road
Northbrook, IL, 60062
(847) 553-8062
EDUCATION:
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Glenbrook South High School
Bachelors of Arts in Theatre Major Interests: Computers/Theatre/Television
Second Major : Elec. Engineering
PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE:
Glenbrook South High School Assistant Technical Director Aug. 00 - Jun. 06
Master Electrician
Special Effects Designer/Engr.
Glenview Theatre Guild Technical Director May. 03 - July 04
Assistant Technical Director May. 93 - July 94
Sound Designer May. 94 - July 94
Master Electrician May. 92 - July 94
Assistant Stage Manager May. 92 - July 92
Carpenter
Special Effects Designer/Engr.
McLeod Summer Playhouse Assistant Technical Director May. 95 - Aug. 95
Children's Theatre of Deerfield Master Electrician Nov. 91- Nov. 92
Sound Designer/Engr.
ACADEMIC PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE:
Southern Illinois University Assistant Technical Director Mar. 95 - May. 95
Stage Manager/Assistant Nov. 94 - May. 97
Electrician Aug. 94 - Aug. 97
Carpenter Aug. 93 - May. 97
Glenbrook South High School Technical Director/Assistant Aug. 91 - Aug. 93
Special Effects Designer/Engr.
Stage Manager/Assistant
Master Electrician/Electrician Aug. 89 - Aug. 93
Sound Designer/Engr. Aug. 90 - Aug. 93
Master Carpenter/Carpenter Aug. 89 - Aug. 92
PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS:
LIGHTING DESIGN
Coffee House I, II, III Glenbrook South H.S./Multi-purpose Room Aug. 00 - Jun. 06
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Hello Dolly! Glenview Theatre Guild 2004
Kiss Me Kate Glenview Theatre Guild 2003
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Variety Show "Eclipse" Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 2006
Playing For Time Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 2005
Disney's Beauty and the Beast Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 2005
Variety Show "Quest" Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 2005
The King's Stag Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 2004
Variety Show "Metamorphosis" Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 2004
Lost in Yonkers Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 2003
Oklahoma Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 2003
Variety Show "Bookends" Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 2003
Heaven can Wait Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 2002
Variety Show "Freedom" Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 2002
West Side Story Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 2001
Variety Show "Patent Pending" Glenbrook South H.S./Lab Theatre 2001
Secret Garden Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 2000

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Man of La Mancha McLeod Summer Playhouse 1997
Music Man Glenview Theatre Guild 1994
Brigadoon Glenview Theatre Guild 1993
MASTER ELECTRICIAN
Music Man Glenview Theatre Guild 1994
Brigadoon Glenview Theatre Guild 1993
Bye Bye Birdie Children's Theatre of Deerfield 1992
Me and My Girl Glenview Theatre Guild 1992
The Wizard of Oz Children's Theatre of Deerfield 1991
SOUND DESIGNER
Music Man Glenview Theatre Guild 1994
Bye Bye Birdie Children's Theatre of Deerfield 1992
The Wizard of Oz Children's Theatre of Deerfield 1991
SPECIAL EFFECTS DESIGNER
The Wizard of Oz Children's Theatre of Deerfield 1991
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
Me and My Girl Glenview Theatre Guild 1992
ACADEMIC PRODUCTIONS:
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Honors and Awards Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1993
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Glenbrook South Kids Show 1993
Paradox Glenbrook South H.S./Lab Theatre 1991-93
Freshman Initation Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1992
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Langston Southern Illinois University/McLeod Theatre 1995
Camelot Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1993
Variety Show "AND THE WINNER IS?" Glenbrook South H.S./Lab Theatre 1993
Freshman Initation Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1991
MASTER CARPENTER/MASTER ELECTRICIAN
Honors and Awards Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1994
Little Mary Sunshine Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1992
Honors and Awards Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1992
The Nerd Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1992
Variety Show "SPELLBOUND" Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1992
A Tribute to Cole Porter Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1991
Dracula Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1991
Freshman Initation Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1990
MASTER ELECTRICIAN
Variety Show "AND THE WINNER IS?" Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1993
Paradox Glenbrook South H.S./Lab Theatre 1991-93
Honors and Awards Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1993
CARPENTER/ELECTRICIAN
Cosi Fan Tutte Southern Illinois University/McLeod Theatre 1995
A Christmas Carol Southern Illinois University/McLeod Theatre 1993-94
Dealers in Young Woman Southern Illinois University/McLeod Theatre 1994
The Sea Gull Southern Illinois University/Lab Theatre 1994
Honors and Awards Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1991
Bye Bye Birdie Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1991
Variety Show "ON LOCATION" Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1991
Godspell Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1990
Odd Couple Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1990
Honors and Awards Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1990
Antigone Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1990
Variety Show "STATE OF THE ART" Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1990
Charlie's Aunt Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1989
Freshman Initation Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1989

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CARPENTER
Evening of 3 New Plays Southern Illinois University/Lab Theatre 1994
Tartuffe Southern Illinois University/McLeod Theatre 1994
Do Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? Southern Illinois University/McLeod Theatre 1994
The Grapes of Wrath Southern Illinois University/McLeod Theatre 1993
SOUND DESIGNER
Paradox Glenbrook South H.S./Lab Theatre 1991-93
Variety Show "ON LOCATION" Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1991
SET DESIGNER
Honors and Awards Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1993
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Paradox Glenbrook South H.S./Lab Theatre 1991-93
SPECIAL EFFECTS DESIGNER
Charlie and the Chocalate Factory Glenbrook South Kids Show 1993
Variety Show "SPELLBOUND" Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1992
Freshman Initation Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1989-92
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER
Paradox Glenbrook South H.S./Lab Theatre 1991-93
STAGE MANAGER
A Christmas Carol Southern Illinois University/McLeod Theatre 1995
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
Cosi Fan Tutte Southern Illinois University/McLeod Theatre 1995
A Christmas Carol Southern Illinois University/McLeod Theatre 1994
Camelot Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1993
Variety Show "AND THE WINNER IS?" Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1993
Bye Bye Birdie Glenbrook South H.S./Norman E. Watson Auditorium 1991
HONORS:
Deans List (SIUC) 1995.1997.1999
National Honor Society (Glenbrook South H.S.) 1993
Most Dedicated To Theatre (Glenbrook South H.S.) 1993
Four Years Of Theatre Excellence (Glenbrook South H.S.) 1989-93
Best Technician (Glenbrook South H.S.) 1991, 93
Technical Theatre Hall Of Fame (Glenbrook South H.S.) 1993
Recognition Of Excellence In Television Production (Glenbrook South H.S.) 1993
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Television Studio Equipment Drafting (CAD) Automated lights
Certified Computer Technician Basic Rigging Color Scrollers
REFERENCES:
Richard Carl Winship Dr. Ron Naversen
Technical Director Head of Design and Productiuon
Glenbrook South H.S. Department Of Theatre
4000 West Lake Ave Southern Illinois University
Glenview, IL, 60025 Carbondale, IL, 62901
(847) 486-4430 (618) 453-7057
Raymind Gifford Stevi Marks
Technical Director Executive Director
Ritz Theater of Tiffin Ohio Glenbrook South Variety Show/Musical
(707) 391-5602 5 Kildare Court
Deerfield, IL, 60015
(847) 729-2000
Additional References, Portfolio, And Letters Of Reccomendation, Available Upon Request.